Have you ever considered how fear influences your leadership style and the dynamics within your organization?  In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with John Hagel, the visionary author and founder of Beyond Our Edge, LLC. We delved into John's personal journey, which has deeply informed his approach to spotting future opportunities and overcoming the paralysis that fear can create. John introduced us to his framework of three pillars—narrative, passion, and platforms—that are crucial for moving past fear to seize opportunities.  He stressed the significance of crafting opportunity-based narratives, cultivating the "passion of the explorer," and honing capabilities like curiosity and creativity. Our conversation also touched on the transformative role of AI, the evolution towards a pull-based model, and John's innovative idea of an activation center designed to promote ongoing learning and make a tangible impact. We discussed the power of learning platforms and the strategic approach of "zooming in and zooming out" for effective leadership.  Join us as we delve into: The detrimental impact of fear on leadership and organizational culture. The importance of developing opportunity-based narratives to inspire action. The concept of the "passion of the explorer" and its role in driving curiosity and creativity. The shift from “push” to “pull” models in organizational learning and strategy. John’s proposal for an activation center to facilitate continuous learning and impact. I invite you to join our conversation and become a part of our community, where we continue to explore the intersection of fear, opportunity, and the future of leadership. Don't miss out on this transformative dialogue! Connect with Michael Morrissey and Next CoLabs: Next CoLabs Website Michael Morrissey LinkedIn Resources mentioned in this episode: Next CoLabs + AI Newsletter BookFlow: Use code BOOKFLOW50 for 50% off your first month of membership Next Collective: Use code NEXTCOLLECTIVE79 to get your first month’s membership for only $79 Book: The Journey Beyond Fear by John Hagel About John Hagel: John Hagel III has more than 40 years’ experience as a management consultant, author, speaker and entrepreneur. After recently retiring as a partner from Deloitte, McGraw Hill published his new book, The Journey Beyond Fear, that addresses the psychology of change and he is developing a series of programs to help people navigate through change at many levels.  John has founded a new company, Beyond Our Edge, LLC, that works with companies and people who are seeking to anticipate the future and achieve much greater impact, focusing on business transformation. While at Deloitte, John was the founder and chairman of the Silicon Valley-based Deloitte Center for the Edge, focusing on identifying emerging business opportunities that are not yet on the CEO’s agenda.  Before joining Deloitte, John was an independent consultant and writer and prior to that was a Principal at McKinsey & Company and a leader of their Strategy Practice as well as the founder of their E-Commerce Practice. John has served as senior vice president of strategy at Atari, Inc., and is the founder of two Silicon Valley startups. John has published 8 books, drawing on his research and experience as a management consultant and entrepreneur. Connect with John Hagel: Website LinkedIn Facebook X